This episode is for anyone who’s had a friendship change and couldn’t even explain why. No huge fight. No betrayal. Just distance. I’m talking about the quiet shifts that happen when life gets busy, people grow in different directions, and your emotional bandwidth is maxed out. We get into “grandfathered friends,” the weird sadness of breaking up with coworkers, the idea of social capacity (aka you can’t hold everyone the same way forever), and how to spot when a friendship starts to feel like emotional labor. If you’ve been feeling guilty about drifting, this one’s for you.

This week on The Tangent Redhead, John (my partner) and I dive into the question nobody really asks themselves enough: What is your relationship with you? We unpack what’s been making him genuinely happy, the mindset shift that changed everything, and the small everyday choices that helped him step out of old habits and into a more grounded, authentic version of himself.

So, I’ve been thinking a lot about confidence — the real kind, not the performative crap. Somewhere between mom chaos, full moon feelings, and pulling tarot cards for clarity, I realized I’ve been showing up for everyone but me. This episode is me trying to change that, one messy tangent at a time.

This week I’m sharing what’s making me happy, what’s annoying me, and what I’m totally obsessed with. From McDonald’s toys and Freaky Friday feels to ghost stories, body image chats, and a little astrology magic.

In this intro episode, I’m giving you a little peek into who I am, why I started this podcast, and what you can expect moving forward. I’m someone who loves to follow where curiosity leads, so this show will be full of stories, thoughts, and conversations that wander in all kinds of directions. It’s a space for real talk, laughter, and the occasional unexpected tangent—because that’s just how my brain works.